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Blind Date with a Book

All of February

Spend $10 or more to get a FREE Blind Book!

Our readers love our "Blind Date with a Book" and we are happy to be bringing it back this month. Don't forget to stop on in before they leave on the 28th.

**Bring in your red and black bracelet from one of our off-site events, to get an additional FREE Blind Date with a Book! (Can be used once a week)

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The Alphabet Sale

All of February

Author's Last Names D - F are 20% Off (In-Store Only)

This month, we will be continuing our Alphabet Sale that is 20% off on the designated table of books. 

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Author Takeover Event

February 9th

Alex Erickson on our Facebook Group from 7 pm - 8 pm

Join us this evening, as Alex Erickson takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about his book. All orders of his highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will receive 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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A Sweet Treat Today!

February 14th

Happy Valentine's Day to All our Customers 💕

What goes better with books than a little sweet treat? Our shop will be having a little chocolate for our readers today, to help celebrate our shared love for stories and books!

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Author Takeover Event

February 23rd

Mollie Ann Cox on our Facebook Group from 7 pm - 8 pm

Join us this evening, as Mollie Ann Cox takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will receive 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

Shopping Bags

Bag Sale ($5.30 A Bag)

February 28th

During Our Regular Hours (12 pm - 5:30 pm)

We will be hosting our popular Bag Sale once again! A large bag will be provided to all customers, who are invited to fill them up with as many books as they can fit inside (from designated bins and tables). 

Once filled, the bag costs a flat price of $5 (plus sales tax). We will have some sci-fi books in our sale this year.

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The Alphabet Sale

All of March

Author's Last Names G - I are 20% Off (In-Store Only)

This month, we will be continuing our Alphabet Sale that is 20% off on the designated table of books. 

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Author Takeover Event

March 9th

Sarah E. Burr on our Facebook Group from 7 pm - 8 pm

Join us this evening, as Sarah E. Burr takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will receive 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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Book Crafting Session

March 14th

Collage a Bookend with Sarah (Starting at 1 pm)

You asked for more crafting classes, and we have delivered! Join us as Sarah Ickes leads everyone in a fun art project that just might hide a secret or two in your bookshelves!

We'll be collaging a fake book into a creative bookend through the use of various papers and elements (fake book base will be constructed before the event by the instructor).

All of the supplies are included in the fee ($20 per person).



 

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St. Patrick's Sale (Green)

Mar. 18th - 21st

In-Store Only - 20% Off

All books that are mostly green, themed around St. Patrick's Day, or set in Ireland, are 20% off this week only. New and Used Books are included in this sale.
 

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Author Takeover Event

March 23rd

Libby Klein on our Facebook Group from 7 pm - 8 pm

Join us this evening, as Libby Klein takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will receive 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

Crafting Workspace

15% Off Craft Mysteries

Mar. 25th - 28th

In-Store Only - 15% Off

To help celebrate National Craft Month, all mysteries that feature crafts and hobbies are 15% off this week only. New and Used Books are included in this sale.
 

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The Alphabet Sale

All of April

Author's Last Names J - L are 20% Off (In-Store Only)

This month, we will be continuing our Alphabet Sale that is 20% off on the designated table of books. 

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Easter Egg Hunt

Apr. 1st - 4th

In-Store Only

As Easter is right around the corner, we are excited to bring back our Easter Egg Hunt for this week. Find an egg and see what discount or prize is inside.

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Author Takeover Event

April 13th

On our Facebook Group from 7 pm - 8 pm

Join us this evening, as Rosalie Spielman takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will receive 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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15% Off Food Mysteries

Apr. 15th - 18th

In-Store Only - 15% Off

Since April is National Food Month, our shop wanted to help our readers save on their "food for the brain," aka books! All culinary mysteries are 15% off. Used and New Books are included.

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Indie Bookshop Day

April 25th

FREE Mug...Today Only!

We love to celebrate Indie Bookshop Day, and this year, we have a special treat in store for our customers. Spend $30 or more to pick out a FREE Mug from our shelves!

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Author Takeover Event

April 27th

On our Facebook Group from 7 pm - 8 pm

Join us this evening, as Geri Krotow takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will receive 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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iScream for Mysteries

May 2nd

11 am - 4 pm (Off-Site)

We are pleased to announce that our iScream for Mysteries will be back with authors both new and familiar with our readers!

The attending authors are as follows (alphabetical order):

Laura Bradford
C. Bradly
Ellen Crosby
Nancy Hughes
Sarah Ickes
Andrea J. Johnson
Tj O'Connor
Amy M. Reade (aka A.M. Reade)
Robert Swartwood

And more to come!

Please stay tuned as registration will be opening up at the end of February.




 

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Author Takeover Event

May 4th

On our Facebook Group from 7 pm - 8 pm

Join us this evening, as an author takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about their book. All orders of their highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will receive 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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Author Takeover Event

May 18th

On our Facebook Group from 7 pm - 8 pm

Join us this evening, as Cathy Wiley takes over our Facebook Group, And Then There Were Mysteries..., to chat with our readers about her book. All orders of her highlighted book through our shop, during this week, will receive 20% off.

This is not a zoom event. All times listed are Eastern.

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